Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January
Overall construction input prices are 7.0% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.4% higher.
Contractor Backlog and Confidence Rise Again in April, Buoyed by Data Centers
An April increase in construction jobs precedes an uptick in contractor confidence and backlog.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down Again in March
March witnessed a decline in various construction-related aspects, including nonresidential spending.
Construction Hiring Still Exceptionally Slow in March
Slow to hire; slow to fire. The construction workforce is neither adding jobs rapidly nor laying employees off.
The Newest Member of Your Facilities Team? Your Building.
Your building is talking to you. Artificial intelligence can help you listen.
Construction Futures: April 2026 Economic Roundup
A healthier job market, stagnant spending and a reopened strait send mixed messages about April's construction economy.
2026 Top Business Risks for Construction and Engineering Companies
The top business risks of 2026 as cited by construction and engineering companies all have one thing in common.
Construction Backlog, Contractor Confidence Outpace Year-Ago Levels in March
Contractors with work on data centers report longer backlogs than those without.
